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The slight haze of fireworks through a rain-soaked atmosphere added to the fun in 2019.

Everybody loves to gather for Freeport’s fireworks — including rain and its devious buddy, wind, which have shown up repeatedly to kick the planned display to its rain date. more

By Reine Bethany | 7/7/22

The Romero family, Avril, Alesandra and Carmen, filmed the fireworks.

Fireworks burst over Fireman’s Field

Thousands sat on Fireman’s Field on July 4 to watch as fireworks exploded over Valley Stream in celebration of Independence Day. more

By Melissa Koenig | 7/12/18

Spectators can watch the show from inside the field for $8 in advance or $10 at the door.

Thousands expected at annual village fireworks show

About 25,000 people are expected to gather at Firemen’s Field on July 4 at 6:30 p.m. for the Village of Valley Stream’s and the Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce’s 26th annual Fourth of July fireworks show. more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/28/17

Surfing, skating and snacking on the boardwalk in Far Rockaway

On the newly renovated Rockaway Boardwalk, you can see the ocean’s waves crashing onto the shoreline, surfers, pedestrians and scooters sharing the space that extends from Beach 9 Street to Beach 126 Street. more

By Diana Colapietro | 8/24/16

Though Long Beach netted a record $4.3 million in beach pass revenue last summer, City Manager Jack Schnirman said the city is already ahead of last year’s pace.

More food concessions open on boardwalk

At the peak of one of the city’s busiest summer seasons, two more food concessions opened up in time for the July Fourth weekend, and more comfort stations are prepared for grand openings originally scheduled for May. more

By Ben Strack | 7/13/16

Christine Scaffidi, of East Meadow, dressed in her best patriotic garb for the Celebrate America event.

East Meadow celebrates America

East Meadowites and residents of Long Island communities far and wide spilled across the Eisenhower Park green on Saturday night for an Independence Day-themed extravaganza. Nassau County and TD … more

By Julie Mansmann | 7/7/16

Anne’s Reflections/Facebook Officer Noel Henck, far left, Fire Captain James Jacobi, in glasses, and officer Nick Rooney rescued a distressed swimmer who was pinned to the jetty at the Long Beach Boulevard beach last Saturday.

Officers save swimmer in early hours of July 4

Two Long Beach police officers and a volunteer firefighter rescued a swimmer in distress last Saturday, one of several rescues over the busy July Fourth weekend. more

By Matthew Ern | 7/8/15

Fireworks are returning to Jones Beach this Fourth of July.

Fireworks returning to Jones Beach

After a six-year hiatus, fireworks are returning to Jones Beach for the Fourth of July. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on May 26 the revival of the July 4th Fireworks Spectacular, bringing back the Long Island patriotic tradition last held at the state park in 2009. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/27/15

John Skidmore, of North Bellmore, raced through downtown Bellmore in patriotic fashion.

Patriotism on display at Striders’ run

lthough skies were overcast last Friday morning, they did not dampen the spirits of more than 500 participants in the Independence Day Run hosted by the Bellmore Striders running club. more

By Julie Mansmann | 7/16/14

Veterans and active military personnel will be able to visit Hempstead Town beaches for free this weekend.

Town waives recreational fees for military personnel Independence Day weekend

To salute the veterans and active service personnel in honor of Independence Day, Hempstead Town will waive parks’ admission fees on the July 4th weekend for active military personnel and … more

7/3/14

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